Category: Hebrew Deity · Origin: Ancient Israel, Hebrew Bible, Abrahamic Traditions
Yahweh (YHWH) is the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible, revealed to Moses at the burning bush. The name is considered so sacred in Judaism that it is traditionally not pronounced, being replaced with Adonai (Lord) or HaShem (The Name). Yahweh is presented as the sole creator of the universe, the covenant-making God of Israel, and in monotheistic theology, the one true God.
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Traditionally depicted as formless or as burning bush, pillar of fire/cloud, or enthroned in glory
YHWH, Jehovah, Adonai, The Tetragrammaton, The Lord
Yahweh represents absolute monotheism, divine covenant relationship, moral law, and the foundation of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Understanding Yahweh is central to comprehending Western theology, religious law, ethics, and the development of monotheistic spirituality.
Modern interpretations range from orthodox monotheism to historical criticism viewing Yahweh as evolving from ancient Near Eastern deities, to Gnostic readings viewing Yahweh as identical with the Demiurge.